Jaume Betriu: Making the transition from pro racer to rider coach in FIM EnduroGP
When riders roll off the start ramp for this weekend’s Polisport GP of Sweden, the familiar #94 race number of WP Eric Auge’s Jaume Betriu will be missing. A mainstay of the Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP...
When riders roll off the start ramp for this weekend’s Polisport GP of Sweden, the familiar #94 race number of WP Eric Auge’s Jaume Betriu will be missing.
A mainstay of the Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship since 2013, Betriu raced his final race at round two’s GP of Spain in Oliana. A new chapter beckons for the well-liked Spaniard, as he begins to mentor the next crop of young Spanish talent through their EnduroGP journey.
With Oliana marking a home race for Betriu — his mother lives in the town and his house is just 10 kilometres from the race paddock — it seemed a fitting location for him to hang up his helmet.
“My last race, the last dance,” tells Jaume at the end of an emotional GP of Spain for him. “This is a big decision to take, but I feel like it’s the right moment to stop racing in the world championship.
“I’m 30 years old and the hours of dedication to training and preparation for EnduroGP is a lot. It’s maybe more than I can give, so I think it’s the right decision to move on to other things. I have an opportunity to work with the RFME to help younger riders and have ways to become more involved within the team, WP Eric Auge.
“So, this is where I started, and now it’s where I’m ending. I grew up on these trails and trained on them, it feels special, you know!”
Ready to pass the baton, Jaume won’t have any time to lie idle. As the RFME Spanish Federation work to nurture and develop younger riders entering FIM EnduroGP, Jaume has come onboard to offer his support and guidance.
As a rider who’s raced over 10 EnduroGP seasons, and carded multiple podium results along the way, the role should prove a natural fit.
“This move from racer to coach with the kids is a role I’m super interested in,” he continues. “It’s an opportunity that arose during the winter from speaking with the Spanish federation, and I feel like it’s a good direction to take. I want to use my life and racing experiences to help the younger riders.”
Arguably, it’s a situation he knows very well. After all, every rider remembers their first world championship race, and for Jaume that was the rain-hit GP of France in 2013. Jumping into the deep end of Enduro2, he finished a commendable 16th and 12th.
“My first EnduroGP race was back in 2013 at the GP of France in St. Flour,” he recalls. “I raced it on a Husaberg 350 four-stroke. I remember at the end of day one there was a big storm, and conditions got so tough.
“I think that’s when I discovered what real enduro was. It was amazing, I learned so much from it, and never stopped after that.”
While the future looks exciting for Jaume, there must be a highlight moment that stands proud among the last decade or so of racing?
“It’s hard to say what is the biggest highlight. I’m satisfied with what I achieved in racing. But I think 2020 and 2021 were really good, even though things were a bit strange due to the covid years!
“At the beginning of 2020, I raced the Dakar Rally with no plans for EnduroGP. After the rally, Eric Auge called me and asked if I wanted to race. With only one month to prepare I decided to go to Enduro3 with the ‘Big Mama’ KTM 500 four-stroke.
“We finished the season second overall in Enduro3 and, I think, seventh in EnduroGP. That felt incredible. The following year we did the same again, with similar results. I’m super proud of this.”
“But EnduroGP is special. Over the years, I’ve managed to get many different podiums but also race with so many great riders. People like Johnny Aubert, Matti Seistola, Lorenzo Santolino and Josep Garcia. I feel lucky to have raced with riders like that.”
The Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship continues with the Polisport GP of Sweden for round three on 23-25 May.
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2025 Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship
Round 1: GP of Portugal – Fafe – 4-6 April
Round 2: GP of Spain – Oliana – 2-4 May
Round 3: GP of Sweden – Skövde – 23-25 May
Round 4: GP of Wales – Rhayader – 1-3 August
Round 5: GP of France – Réquista – 12-14 September
Round 6: GP of Italy – Darfo Boario Terme – 26-28 September
Round 7: GP of Germany – Zschopau – 17-19 October
2025 Expotrade FIM Women’s Enduro World Championship
Round 1: GP of Portugal – Fafe – 4-6 April
Round 2: GP of Wales – Rhayader – 1-3 August
Round 3: GP of France – Réquista – 12-14 September
Round 4: GP of Germany – Zschopau – 17-19 October
